Clear Creek Metro Park


Clear Creek Metro Park is a nature preserve located at 185 Clear Creek Road in Rockbridge, Ohio, just off U.S. Route 33.[1] It is part of the Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks System.[1] It is also dedicated as an Ohio State Nature Preserve, being the largest preserve within the system. Open 6:30 am until dark, the park is home to over 800 plant species and over 150 species of birds.

Clear Creek
LocationRockbridge, Ohio, USA
Coordinates39°35′52″N 82°32′56″W[1]
Area5,389-acre (21,810,000 m2)
Governing bodyColumbus Metro Parks System
www.metroparks.net/ParksClearCreek.aspx

Geology

Clear Creek is located within the Hocking Hills region of Ohio, with gorges and bluffs formed by the Blackhand sandstone. Because it is farther west than most other lands within the region, the erosion-resistant sandstone occurs at higher elevations.

Activities

Clear Creek offers many activities, including hiking, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, nature programs, and a pet trail.

References
  1. "Central Ohio Park System - Clear Creek". Metro Parks. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
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